Utah Teen Driver Education (State-Approved Online Course)
Utah requires drivers under 19 to complete a state-approved driver education course — 27 classroom hours, 6 behind-the-wheel hours, and 6 observation hours — before a license at 16. This state-approved online course satisfies the classroom portion of that requirement, lets teens study 24/7 at their own pace, and prepares them for the permit test with free practice tests. Completing the course may also qualify you for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers.
Who Is This Course For?
Utah teens under 19 who must complete the state-required driver education course before a license at 16. Adults 19 and older are not required to complete driver education but must hold a learner permit for 90 days and complete 40 supervised hours.
Course Overview
Utah requires drivers under 19 to complete a state-approved driver education course — 27 classroom hours, 6 behind-the-wheel hours, and 6 observation hours — before a license at 16. This state-approved online course satisfies the classroom portion of that requirement. You study anytime with a convenient 24/7 online course, learn at your own pace, and build the confidence you need to succeed.
Permit holders must also log 40 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — and hold the learner permit for at least 6 months before the driving skills test. Adults 19 and older are not required to complete driver education but must hold a learner permit for 90 days and complete the 40 supervised hours. The course is 100% online and self-paced on any device.
Prepare for the permit test with free practice permit tests included with the course. You may also qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens (Under 19)
Requirement
State-approved (under 19)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
DLD-approved classroom driver ed
What You'll Complete
- DMV-Required Teen Driver's Education
- State Approved
- 24/7 Online & Self-Paced
- Free Practice Permit Tests
- Up to 10% Insurance Discount
How It Works
- 1Register online for the Utah Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the state-approved online classroom course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving and 6 hours of observation as part of the state-approved program.
- 4Pass the knowledge and driving skills tests to receive your Utah driver's license at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Utah requires drivers under 19 to complete a state-approved driver education course (27 classroom + 6 behind-the-wheel + 6 observation hours) before a license at 16.
- Permit holders must log 40 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) and hold the learner permit for at least 6 months before the driving skills test.
- Adults 19 and older are not required to complete driver education but must hold a learner permit for 90 days and complete the 40 supervised hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Utah teen driver education course state-approved?
Yes. This is a state-approved online driver education course that satisfies the classroom portion of Utah's driver education requirement for drivers under 19.
Who is required to take driver education in Utah?
Drivers under 19 must complete a state-approved driver education course — 27 classroom hours, 6 behind-the-wheel hours, and 6 observation hours — before a license at 16. Adults 19 and older are not required to take driver education but must hold a learner permit for 90 days and complete 40 supervised hours.
Does this course include behind-the-wheel training?
The online course covers the classroom portion of Utah's driver education requirement. You must also complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving and 6 hours of observation as part of the state-approved program.
How many supervised driving hours are required in Utah?
Permit holders must log 40 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — and hold the learner permit for at least 6 months before the driving skills test.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for up to a 10% auto insurance discount with eligible insurers — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Utah Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Utah Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
Disclaimer
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